Don’t really see much of a need with all the offshore fishing and spot lock. What do you think, just an added expense now?
Don’t really see much of a need with all the offshore fishing and spot lock. What do you think, just an added expense now?
Still need them for the crappie/bass brakes. At least until someone figures out a way to mount those without them.
Won't be a thing of the past, there will always be shallow water fishing.
This has already came out...Originally Posted by mrdeath
No, they will continue to be used. There are certain months where poles are necessary.
Been fishin' since I was 5 years old...Thanks Grandpa!
They are now known as crappie brake holders
2020 Nitro Z20 Pro Package
I will always bank fish.
I don't think shallow water anchors are going anywhere anytime soon.
Hi Mike.
Already be done!
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/main...2-boat-brakes/
Hadn't seen those. Just another thing to get torn up running in rough water. Personally, I've never had a need for poles and can't see ever having a need for the brakes either. To each his own.
I don't offshore fish, they are great for fishing bedders and bluegill beds. I won't go without them.
I did not get poles on my last boat and found a way to make due using a manual fiberglass anchor system. new boat has spot lock and I love it. Likely will use the fiberglass anchor pole when fishing crappie stakes.
2024 Phoenix 818
2024 merc 175 pro xs 3B411947
Same here no poles, no spot lock and no brakes - No Need for me.
I'm honestly shocked more people haven't been using the engine mount Minn kota motors that are available. Maybe they're discontinued?
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'13 Triton 19SE 225 Pro XS
'09 Chevy Silverado Z71
They are pretty handy at the ramp or to beach at weigh-in
Also the gas station for people to ask what they are for.
Have a friend that has them on a pontoon he uses on an eclectic only lake. Still has gas motor but no tank. He likes having the steering wheel.
Not sure how good these would be when not in use at high speeds?
Seems like there would be a good bit of drag when taking off or shutting down after a run.
Hi Mike.
Not if you’re in shallow lakes all the time. They wouldn’t help me in the waters I fish. Only very few times I could ever use them. A lot of southern lakes I could see them always being used.
2008 BULLET 21XD 2007 Merc 300xs
I use shallow water anchors frequently as I fish a lot of shallow water.
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